Willow Tit
Poecile montanus
Overview
Willow tits are declining fast. Foulshaw Moss. Wet woodland. That chay-chay-chay. Dull cap. Marsh tit has glossy. The call is different. They excavate nest holes. Wet scrub. Red list.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Paridae |
| Habitat | Wet woodland · Scrub · Carr |
| Diet | Insects, seeds |
| UK population | Around 3,500 pairs. Red list. Declining fast. |
| Lake District | Foulshaw Moss. Wet woodland. That chay call. Dull cap. Different to marsh tit. Declining. Worth looking for. Wet scrub. |
| Conservation | UK Red List |
Where to See It
Wet woodland and scrub. Foulshaw Moss, Grizedale, damp areas. That chay-chay-chay call. Declining fast.
Identification
Small tit. Dull black cap. Chay call. Similar to marsh. Dull cap. Wet habitat.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Wet woodland. Foulshaw Moss. Learn the call. Chay. They're rare. Declining. Worth the search.
Conservation Status
UK Red List
This species is on the UK Red List for Birds (BoCC5), indicating serious concern about its population decline or unfavourable conservation status. Monitoring in the Lake District contributes to national population tracking.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.